Thursday, February 08, 2007

Observations from the Laboratory

A couple of thoughts from my afternoon at the bench:

1) Every time I wash my hands I get an electric shock due to build up of static electricity, probably a combination of my 65% polyester lab coat and friction! I know I'm going to get this shock every time but it still makes me jump. (Which reminds me of the time I had a conversation with my boss about wearing nylon knickers - again apparently it's a static problem, but not one I have experienced, strictly cotton here).

2) I have a really snotty cold at the moment. What are you supposed to do when you're all gloved up, working in a fume hood and you need to sneeze? Your sleeve really is the only option. Unless anyone can give me a better option?

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